Oxford Martin School

What are we doing?

We are helping to integrate, advance and disseminate wide-ranging research at Oxford on the global food system. This includes scientific, economic, social and environmental issues of food production and consumption, as well as challenges for health, sustainability and development.

Why is it important?

Without radical change to the way we produce and consume food, as well to the governance of the food system, there is a substantial risk of significant increases in food prices with major political, environmental and humanitarian consequences.

How are we different?

Our three-prong approach - integrating existing research, supporting new interdisciplinary initiatives, and facilitating interactions between academia, government, civil society and the private sector - will bring both fresh insights and effective action to address the challenges of feeding the global population sustainably, healthily and equitably.